The 4th at Riverside 

Donations

 We are reaching out to the community for support to continue the tradition of the 4th of July celebration in Riverside Park. We are seeking patrons to become a sponsor of the American side of the Friendship Festival. 

 

         The Festival is the only Independence Day celebration held within Buffalo City limits and has been for the last 56 years.  We have recently joined forces with the Friendship Festival Foundation; working in conjunction with them we will continue to coordinate the American side of the Festival. 

 

         Our event traditionally hosts two parades on July 4th, one for children and a traditional parade in the afternoon, including music, baton twirlers, drill teams and community themed floats.  We also host an assortment of family themed contests such as a Miss Friendship Festival Beauty Pageant, a Pie Baking contest, Talent Show, Fishing contest, Beautiful Baby contest, Kid’s Day and more. We also showcase local bands daily and have Firework displays all of these events are free to the public.  As you can see we like to provide wholesome activities for everyone and hope you can help make our event a success.

 

 If you need additional information or have any questions please call me anytime, 716 536-1734.  If you wanted to sponsor a specific event you will be recognized at that event. Donations of goods and services, gift cards and the like can be used as prizes at our contests.  Every little bit helps and makes our community stronger.

 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.  I am hoping you can be of assistance and support an American tradition.

 

                                                Sincerely,

 

                       

                                                                                    Jeffery Smith ~ President 



                                                                           

Highlights 2010

 

 

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

Capitalize on networking opportunities

Use the public relations forum to get closer to your customer base

Target market to Western New York and the Greater Fort Erie / Niagara Regions

Increase your foot traffic and resulting revenues

Introduce new products

Integrate your marketing and improve your image

Effectively market your business through cross-promotion

 

 

 

2010 Friendship Festival Foundation Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

 

All Sponsorship Opportunities are Available on a first-come, first served basis

FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL Newspaper & Schedule Distribution = 15,000 –20,000

Sponsor may select specific event to Host – Fireworks, Parade, Contest etc

Contributions are tax deductible [510 (c)(3)] to the extent permitted by law

 

HERO  $10,000 – more

Promotional material at sponsor booth

Logo in Program and Presentation Materials

Exposure Logo on Sponsor page advertisement

Sponsor provided banner in designated areas

Sampling and sales promotional booth –Fort Erie or Buffalo

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before selected event (if event selected)

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before and after July 4th Parade

Logo included in all print materials

Inclusion in radio promotion

 

PATRIOT  $5,000 -$9,999

Promotional material at sponsor booth

Logo in Program and Presentation Materials Exposure

Logo on Sponsor page advertisement

 Sponsor provided banner in designated areas

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before selected event (if event selected)

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before and after July 4th Parade

Sample only promotional booth –Fort Erie or Buffalo

Logo included in limited print materials

 

PEACE MAKER  $1000 -$4999

Promotional material at sponsor booth

Listing in Program and Presentation Materials

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before selected event (if event selected)

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before and after July 4th Parade

Exposure Listing on Sponsor page advertisement

 

FRIEND  $50 - $999

Listing on Sponsor page advertisement

Verbal announcement of Sponsor before and after July 4th Parade

 

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

 

Become a Sponsor at a level that works for you!

 

Volunteer!

We just can’t do it without you!

•Encourage your employees to volunteer and make it possible for them to do so

•Volunteer as a group and build your in-house team morale through engagement with your business community and patrons in a different way

•Provide in-kind supplies that support volunteer activities, like sun screen and bug spray, or help keep them going with a food and beverage contribution

•Provide gifts, gift certificates or coupons that can be used to show how much these volunteer efforts are appreciated.

 

Involve your organization or Group!

“Hands Across the Border”

Participate in this international event as we walk the Peace Bridge to shake hands with our Canadian neighbors

 

 We ask you now; can you be a friend, peacemaker, patriot or hero and help support the American Side of the Friendship Festival?  All sponsors are greatly needed and graciously recognized by the 21st Ward Independence Day Association & the Friendship Festival Foundation. Contributions are tax deductible as Friendship Festival Foundation is a registered 510(c)(3) charity.   Volunteer members of the 21st Ward are not paid employees and need your support to keep this tradition going.  We are the only Festival in the City of Buffalo celebrating Independence Day and host a parade, free contests and games for children & adults alike.  We bring amusement rides, games and food concessions to make it a fun, friendly and safe affair.  We hire Buffalo Police for Security, have free live animal displays, public community awareness displays and have been recognized as a clean and safe festival for years in the Riverside Community.  The costs of producing a quality festival are rising and this is why we seeking your help, so that we can keep our standards high and produce a family event at a family affordable rate.

 

Please send your support to:     Friendship Festival Foundation

c/o  Jeffery Smith

21 Windcrest Drive

Buffalo,  NY   14225
Or call with any questions – 716 536-1734

 

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